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Season 1
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Season 1 Episode 3
Istanbul
Professor Darius Arya uncovers the often-invisible treasures of Istanbul, Turkey.
Cairo
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Season 1 Episode 2
Cairo
Darius Arya uses the latest scanning technology to reveal the historical secrets of Cairo.
Athens
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Season 1 Episode 1
Athens
Darius Arya uses 3D scans to reveal the secrets of ancient Athens, the home of democracy.
The Ancient Silver Mines of Laurion
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The Ancient Silver Mines of Laurion
Professor Darius Arya explores inside an ancient silver mine.
Bucoleon Palace
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Bucoleon Palace
Host Darius Arya explores the remains of the Great Palace of Constantine.
Trailer
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Trailer
View architectural jewels of three ancient cities through 3D scans.
Hippodrome Cistern
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Hippodrome Cistern
Host Darius Arya goes underground into an improvised Roman water reservoir.
Babylon Roman Fortress
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Babylon Roman Fortress
Below a church in Old Cairo is hidden a remarkable Roman Fortress.
Ayazma
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Ayazma
Deep below a modern carpet shop, Darius Arya finds an ancient holy well.
Saqqara - The First Pyramid
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Saqqara - The First Pyramid
The stepped pyramid of Saqqara was the first pyramid ever built.
Episode 3 Preview
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Episode 3 Preview
Professor Darius Arya uncovers the often-invisible treasures of Istanbul, Turkey.
Athens' Hidden City Walls
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Athens' Hidden City Walls
Inside a modern multi-story parking lot is a remarkable section of Athens' city walls.
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